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Georgia: EU report highlights the need for political compromise to continue the reform momentum

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The European Union has published its annual report on Georgia's implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement. The report, published ahead of the 16 March EU-Georgia Association Council, concludes that, over the past year, Georgia has remained committed to this reform agenda, despite the COVID-19 related challenges. Further efforts are needed, however, notably in the field of judicial reform and tackling political polarisation. High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell (pictured) said: “We appreciate Georgia's continued reform progress and commitment to our bilateral relationship, as well as to the Eastern Partnership.

"Following the 2020 Parliamentary elections, it is of vital importance that all Georgian political parties act within the institutional framework to find common ground and a way forward from the current political situation. This would enable the Georgian Parliament to take resolute action for a sustainable recovery from COVID-19 and for advancing the wider reform agenda. We are also working well with our Georgian partners towards agreeing an updated Association Agenda to equip us for the coming years.”

Neighbourhood and Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi added: “The EU stands by the Georgian people since the start of the pandemic. We mobilized €183 million of grants for COVID-19 related assistance to Georgia last year, in addition to €150m in macro-financial assistance. We will continue to assist Georgia in its economic recovery and in taking forward the reform agenda to fully implement and reap the benefits of the Association Agreement. Improving connectivity and business environment remain crucial in this context and are key for boosting investments.”

More information is available in the press release and in the 2021 Association Implementation Report. You can find more details on the relations between the EU and Georgia in the dedicated factsheet and in the Delegation's website.

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